A History of Cambodia
The clearest general introduction to Chandler's scholarship and to Cambodian history.
Author guide
David P. Chandler Books in Order
David Porter Chandler is an American historian whose scholarship centers on Cambodian history, politics, society, and the Khmer Rouge period. His major works include A History of Cambodia, The Tragedy of Cambodian History, Brother Number One, and Voices from S-21. He taught at Monash University and held academic affiliations with several universities, including Georgetown University.
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Voices from S-21: Terror and History in Pol Pot's Secret Prison
A major focused study of the Khmer Rouge's S-21 prison and the regime's system of terror.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (4)
- The Land and People of Cambodia
nonfiction · 1972
- A History of Cambodia
nonfiction · 1983
- In Search of Southeast Asia: A Modern History
nonfiction · 1987
- The Khmers
nonfiction · 1995
Nonfiction (3)
- Brother Number One: A Political Biography of Pol Pot
biography · 1992
Essays and speeches (2)
- Revolution and Its Aftermath in Kampuchea: Eight Essays
essay-collection · 1983
- Facing the Cambodian Past: Selected Essays, 1971–1994
essay-collection · 1996
Frequently asked questions about David P. Chandler
Who is David Chandler, the historian?
David P. Chandler is an American historian and emeritus professor of history at Monash University, known for his scholarship on Cambodia and the Democratic Kampuchea period.
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How did David Chandler become interested in Cambodian history?
His interest began while he was serving as an American diplomat posted in Cambodia in 1960 and 1962.
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Where did David Chandler build his academic career?
He worked at Monash University from 1972 to 1997 and is listed there as an emeritus professor of history.
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What major award did David Chandler receive?
In 2018, he received the Association for Asian Studies Award for Distinguished Contributions to Asian Studies, the organization’s highest honor.
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Why is David Chandler important to Cambodian studies?
The Association for Asian Studies credits Chandler with having an enormous impact on Cambodian history and Southeast Asian studies, as well as mentoring generations of students in the field.